Kustasz v. City of Detroit

Plaintiff was injured in a fall upon a public sidewalk. The fall was caused by a depression 12 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 3 inches deep in that walk. A claim of injury was timely

filed with defendant. It was sent by certified mail and signed by plaintiff’s attorney. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for an accelerated judgment on the ground that plaintiff’s notice of claim failed to comply with statutory requirements, MCLA § 691.1404 (Stat Ann 1969 Bev § 3.996[104]). Plaintiff appeals from that judgment.

The sole issue on appeal is whether there was sufficient notice to the city…